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Mars R&D facility investment

When you think a Mars Snickers, Twix or Milky Way candy bar couldn’t get any better, they announce an investment “of more than $70 million in innovation and manufacturing” to support a new Research and Development Studio. This facility will support “manufacturing efficiencies and advancements in food safety” by creating a new kitchen lab to […]


Supply chain integrity combats counterfeit electronics

The electronics industry is everchanging and the product lifecycle has shortened immensely. What hasn’t changed is the challenge of counterfeit electronics. Our partners at Loftware share how supply chain integrity combats counterfeit electronics. Counterfeit electronics affect manufacturers, customers, and the health and safety of consumers.  “The Electronics Reseller Association International (ERAI) Inc. reported that up […]


Sustainability in warehousing

In recent years, sustainability has become synonymous with the environment, but many warehousing aspects require sustainable policies and practices. BarTender® dives into how sustainability in warehousing can help warehousing operations identify cost savings, stay in compliance, and “protect their reputation with clients and shareholders.” As online shopping grew, so did warehouse processes, as you can […]


Retailer ends RFID Checkout Pilot

Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology, increasingly popular for tracking and identification in retail and supply chains, was piloted by Walmart to expedite their checkout process. RFID Journal shared that during the pilot, customers used a kiosk to scan all the items in their cart without having to take anything out of it. The customer was […]


New 2D barcodes unlock a wealth of information

QR codes are commonly used for marketing and in the service industry from online restaurant menus to linking to company websites. They are convenient and aesthetic and now new 2D barcodes unlock a wealth of information for labeling. As of today, barcoding is represented by the Universal Product Code (UPC) which consists of parallel lines […]


9 ways mobile data collection improves safety

When we think about warehouse safety, we often envision making improvements to eliminate equipment accidents and falls. Rarely would the idea of mobile data collection be on our mind as a solution, though our partners at RFgen share just how 9 ways that mobile data collection can improve safety. You can improve warehouse safety with […]


Top 5 trends in labeling and packaging artwork

We continually share the advances in manufacturing and labeling trends as organizations innovate and manufacturers look to find unique ways to gain efficiency in operations and speed to market to impact the bottom line. Our partners at Loftware, have shared the top 5 trends in labeling and packaging artwork that contribute to this goal. Trend […]


Optimizing warehouse layouts

So often when we talk about the supply chain, we dissect the manufacturing process, looking to optimize each step without thinking about the space in which it will occur. Optimizing warehouse layouts “is an essential part of driving efficiency and reducing costs. Having a layout that enables goods to move in and out swiftly is […]


Prevent downtime through optimization

Avoiding downtime is a top priority for every manufacturer. It affects productivity and the bottom line. In many manufacturing industries, processors that rely on tubular drag cable conveyors are used to move materials. Proper installation, design, and maintenance prevent downtime and enable system optimization. “In today’s fast-paced processing environment, it is a standard practice to […]


Comprehensive and Customizable training

Finding a labeling solution with all the elements an organization needs to achieve its business goals is the first step to supply chain efficiency and productivity. Yet without comprehensive or customizable training in these solutions, companies can’t take full advantage of all the benefits these software solutions offer. Pragmatyxs offers comprehensive and customizable training options […]